We suspected it but Jalen Duren, who is still only 19 years old, will be the starting pivot for the Pistons this season. With Isaiah Stewart alongside him in the team’s major five.
“We are working to determine which of these two players will emerge as the replacement pivot,” said Monty Williamsinterrogates on Marvin Bagley and James Wiseman. “It’s a tough situation, because both guys – I wouldn’t say they deserve it, but they have the talent to be. Bagley has the resume. Wise is still young but working. They both have the qualities to occupy this position. »
We recall that upon his arrival in Michigan, the coach sang the praises of Jalen Duren.
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“ Jalen can be a top ten player in this league » he blurted out “When I look at his talent, the way he integrates things, the ferocity with which he plays, he can be one of the best interiors in this league. That’s for sure, but it may move into a different category depending on its growth.”
Obviously, the former coach of the Pelicans and Suns is much more reserved about James Wiseman, the disappointing 2nd choice in the 2020 Draft, who never managed to win in Golden State.
“He’s still learning. His ability to find his role in a match, night after night, will give him more value. He is athletic, he can finish in the circle. He has a good touch on the ball. He is tall. It is long “ continues Monty Williams, who would obviously like the 2m13 player to play in the paint instead. “ Sometimes playing far from the basket causes him problems. We talked about dominating in the paint, being a force in the paint, being a force in the ‘pocket’ (the area at the head of the racket where the inside can receive the ball after the pick-and-roll). Defensively, he needs to learn what we do and the terminology to be able to communicate sooner. I think it’s always difficult for adults: knowing what to talk about, but also saying it so that the backs and the team can hear it. »
| Jalen Duren | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | DET | 67 | 25 | 64.8 | 0.0 | 61.1 | 3.4 | 5.5 | 8.9 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 9.1 |
| Total | 67 | 25 | 64.8 | 0.0 | 61.1 | 3.4 | 5.5 | 8.9 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 9.1 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
